If you had a traditional Southern New Year’s Day meal, odds are you had collard greens and black eyed peas to bring good luck in 2015. But collards are good for more than just luck – they are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K and fiber, and they have even been shown to help lower cholesterol. Since they are tastiest after a frost, they are available now at many local farms.

Basic prep: Chef Megan McCarthy from Healthy Eating 101 says, “These large leafy greens can be easily chopped and steamed or sautéed.” About five minutes should do it – don’t overcook!

Step it up: Chef McCarthy recommends sautéing your collards with salt, black pepper and a sprinkle of cayenne to give them a flavorful twist.

Find it: Truly Living Well holds a year-round market. This month, find fresh collard greens and other seasonal produce at either of their market locations: Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to dusk at 3353 Washington Road, East Point, GA, or Fridays from 2 p.m. to dusk at 75 Hilliard Street NE, Atlanta, GA. trulylivingwell.com